Pioneer Stereo System VSX D309 User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO  
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
VSX-D309  
Operating Instructions  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety  
and operating instructions should be  
read before the product is operated.  
RETAININSTRUCTIONS—Thesafetyand  
operatinginstructionsshouldberetained  
for future reference.  
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the  
productandintheoperatinginstructions  
should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating  
anduseinstructionsshouldbefollowed.  
CLEANING —Unplug this product from the  
walloutletbeforecleaning. Theproduct  
should be cleaned only with a polishing  
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean  
withfurniturewax,benzine,insecticides  
or other volatile liquids since they may  
corrode the cabinet.  
ATTACHMENTS—Donotuseattachments  
not recommended by the product  
manufacturer as they may cause  
hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use  
this product near water — for example,  
nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,  
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or  
near a swimming pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES—Donotplacethisproduct  
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table. The product may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult,  
andseriousdamagetotheproduct.Use  
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table recommended by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the product.  
Any mounting of the product should  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions,  
and should use a mounting accessory  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
CART — A product and cart combination  
shouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
÷ If this product is equipped with  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never  
pushobjectsofanykindintothisproduct  
through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric  
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on  
the product.  
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service  
this product yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
a
polarized alternating current line plug (a  
plug having one blade wider than the  
other), it will fit into the outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet.Donotdefeatthesafetypurpose  
of the polarized plug.  
If this product is equipped with a three-  
wire grounding type plug, a plug having  
a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into  
a grounding type power outlet. This is a  
safetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsert  
the plug into the outlet, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet.Donotdefeatthesafetypurpose  
of the grounding type plug.  
÷
DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE—Unplug  
this product from the wall outlet and  
refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following  
conditions:  
÷
÷
÷
÷
When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects  
have fallen into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormally  
by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions  
as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will  
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-  
supply cords should be routed so that  
they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst  
them,payingparticularattentiontocords  
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point where they exit from the  
product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If  
an outside antenna or cable system is  
connected to the product, be sure the  
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedso  
as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static  
charges. Article 810 of the National  
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,provides  
information with regard to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting  
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of  
antenna-discharge unit, connection to  
groundingelectrodes,andrequirements  
for the grounding electrode. See Figure  
A.  
often require extensive work by  
a
qualified technician to restore the  
product to its normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or  
damaged in any way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct  
changeinperformance—thisindicates  
a need for service.  
÷
÷
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
—
When  
replacement parts are required, be sure  
the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result  
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETYCHECK— Uponcompletionofany  
service or repairs to this product, ask  
theservicetechniciantoperformsafety  
checks to determine that the product is  
in proper operating condition.  
LIGHTNING—Foraddedprotectionforthis  
productduringalightningstorm,orwhen  
it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system. This will prevent damage  
to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The  
product should not be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling.  
POWER LINES  
—
An outside antenna  
HEAT — The product should be situated  
away from heat sources such as  
radiators,heatregisters,stoves,orother  
products (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
system should not be located in the  
vicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorother  
electric light or power circuits, or where  
itcanfallintosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.  
When installing an outside antenna  
system, extreme care should be taken  
to keep from touching such power lines  
or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for ventilation and  
to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from  
overheating, and these openings must  
notbeblockedorcovered.Theopenings  
should never be blocked by placing the  
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar surface. This product should not  
be placed in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper  
ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been  
adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES — This product should  
beoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpower  
sourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel. If  
you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your  
product dealer or local power company.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall  
outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LOCATION  
–
The appliance should be  
installed in a stable location.  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of  
theapplianceshouldbeunpluggedfrom  
the outlet when left un-used for a long  
period of time.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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Features  
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DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped  
DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in  
DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your  
home.  
Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic  
No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic  
software in the  
(Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input  
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signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD  
player using the  
required.)  
RF (AC-3) output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is  
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ADVANCED THEATER modes  
Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by simulating the  
environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall  
(MUSICAL). With EXPANDED THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in  
simulated Dolby Digital.  
Various Surround Effects (DSP)  
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room  
into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.  
Midnight Listening Mode  
When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround  
effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on,  
you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.  
DVD 5.1 channel input  
A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX–D309 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders  
and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs.  
The Energy-saving Design  
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in Standby  
mode). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to  
“Specifications” on pages 44.  
Remote Control of Other Components  
The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by  
recalling the appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to  
perform a variety of operations automatically.  
** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
*“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and double-D symbol are trademarks  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.  
Manufactured under licence from Digital  
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Table of Contents  
Features................................................................. 4  
Introductory Information ..................................... 6  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................... 6  
Using this Manual........................................................................................... 6  
Installing the Receiver .................................................................................... 6  
When Making Cable Connections: ................................................................. 6  
Preparing the Remote Control........................................................................ 7  
Connecting Your System ..................................... 8  
Connecting Antennas ..................................................................................... 8  
Connecting Audio Components ..................................................................... 9  
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components ................................................. 10  
Connecting Video Components .................................................................... 10  
Connecting Digital Components................................................................... 11  
Connecting Speakers ................................................................................... 12  
AC OUTLET [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] ............................................ 13  
Preparations........................................................ 14  
Setting Up for Surround Sound .................................................................... 14  
Setting the volume level of each channel .................................................... 19  
Setting Up the Remote Control .................................................................... 20  
Clearing the Remote Control Settings.......................................................... 22  
Direct Function ............................................................................................. 22  
Displays & Controls............................................ 23  
Front Panel ................................................................................................... 23  
Display .......................................................................................................... 24  
Remote Control ............................................................................................ 25  
Sound Modes ..................................................... 27  
Learning about the Sound Modes ................................................................ 27  
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input.................................................... 28  
Playing a Source ........................................................................................... 28  
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound........................................ 29  
Selecting a Sound Mode .............................................................................. 30  
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode............................................................ 31  
Using the Tuner .................................................. 32  
Finding a Station ........................................................................................... 32  
Tuning Directly to a Station........................................................................... 33  
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................... 33  
Recalling Memorized Stations ...................................................................... 34  
Making a Recording ........................................... 35  
Making an Audio or a Video Recording......................................................... 35  
Controlling the Rest of Your System ................ 36  
CD / MD / CD-R / VCR / LD Player Controls ................................................. 36  
Cassette Deck Controls................................................................................ 37  
DVD / DVR Player Controls........................................................................... 38  
DTV Controls ................................................................................................ 39  
Cable TV / Satellite TV / TV Controls............................................................. 40  
Additional Information....................................... 41  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 41  
Preset Code List ........................................................................................... 43  
Specifications ............................................................................................... 44  
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Introductory Information  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:  
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MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
9
0
ENTER  
DISC  
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
AM loop antenna  
FM wire antenna  
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LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
AA size IEC R6P  
batteries (x2)  
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REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Remote control unit  
Using this Manual  
This manual is for the VSX-D309 audio/video multi-  
channel receiver. It is divided into two main  
sections:  
The following symbols are used  
throughout this manual:  
Set up  
Provides detailed precautions and  
advice on operations, etc.  
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This section covers installing your receiver and  
connecting up all the other components in your  
home theater system to it. It also describes how to  
set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full  
advantage of the great surround sound features of  
your receiver.  
Indicates that display is blinking.  
Operation  
This section shows you how to use every feature  
of the receiver and its remote control unit. It also  
covers using the supplied remote control to operate  
your other home theater components. To find out  
more about a specific button, control or indicator,  
see Displays & Controls starting on page 23. This  
will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual.  
In the Additional Information section (p.41-44) you'll  
find a troubleshooting section and specifications.  
When Making Cable  
Connections:  
Installing the Receiver  
Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner  
that bends the cables over the top of this unit  
as shown in the illustration. If the cables are  
brought over this unit, the magnetic field  
produced by the transformers in this unit may  
cause a humming noise to come from the  
speakers.  
Please note:  
• Do not place objects directly on top of this  
unit. This would prevent proper heat  
dispersal.  
• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure  
to leave more than 8 inches of space above  
the receiver.  
8 inches (20 cm.)  
AM  
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TENNA  
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MONITOR  
TV  
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CD-R  
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Receiver  
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Introductory Information  
Preparing the Remote Control  
Loading the batteries  
Dry cell batteries  
(AA size IEC R6P × 2)  
CAUTION!  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such  
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the  
following precautions:  
Never use new and old batteries together.  
Insert the plus and minus sides of the  
batteries properly according to the marks  
in the battery case.  
Batteries with the same shape may have  
different voltages. Do not use different  
batteries together.  
Operating range of remote control unit  
The remote control may not work properly if:  
memo  
There are obstacles between the remote control  
and the receiver's remote sensor.  
Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining  
onto the remote sensor.  
The receiver is located near a device that is  
emitting infrared rays.  
30  
30  
The receiver is operated simultaneously with  
another infrared remote control unit.  
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5
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23ft (7m)  
Operating other Pioneer components  
By connecting a control cord (optional), you can  
control other Pioneer equipment using this remote  
control unit. Point the remote control unit towards  
the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating  
other equipment.  
CONTROL  
OUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
OUT  
The remote control signals are received by the  
remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other  
devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.  
VSX-D309  
Other Pioneer products  
with Î mark  
You can also control Pioneer components  
memo  
by pointing the receiver's remote control  
directly at the component. This type of  
operation does not require control cords.  
Connect to CONTROL IN  
terminal of other Pioneer  
products with Î mark.  
Remote control unit  
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Connecting Your System  
Connecting Antennas  
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound  
quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is  
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.  
AM loop antenna  
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to  
a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the  
best reception.  
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
PCM/  
OPT  
O
U
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2
/DTS  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
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OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
FM wire antenna  
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend  
vertically along a window frame or other suitable  
area, etc.  
3/8 in. (10mm)  
Antenna snap connectors  
Twist the exposed wire strands together  
and insert into the hole, then snap the  
connector shut.  
Using external antennas  
7 To improve FM reception  
7 To improve AM reception  
Connect an external FM antenna.  
Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna  
terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.  
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.  
Outdoor antenna  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
FM  
UNBAL  
Indoor antenna  
75Ω  
75 Ω coaxial cable  
(Vinyl-coated wire)  
FM  
ANTENNA  
15-18 ft (5–6m)  
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Connecting Your System  
Connecting Audio Components  
Connect your audio components as shown below. These are analog connections. When connecting equipment,  
always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.  
CD player  
OUT  
L
R
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
OPT  
O
U
T
PCM/2/DTS  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
R
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C
OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
PLAY REC  
L
R
Audio/Video cords  
Use good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end  
to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to connect  
the monitor/TV.  
Cassette deck , CD-R  
MD, DAT etc.  
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to  
L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.  
Be sure to push home the plugs into  
their sockets.  
Cassette deck placement  
Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the  
receiver may occur during playback. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the  
receiver.  
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Connecting Your System  
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components  
DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can  
be made from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on  
this unit. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making  
or changing any connections.  
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
OPT  
O
U
T
PCM/2/DTS  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
R
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C
OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
OUT PUT  
OUT PUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
VODEO  
OUT  
Components equipped  
with 5.1 channel analog  
output jacks  
CENTER  
L
L
R
R
The 5.1 channel input can only be used when DVD  
5.1 CH is selected.  
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Connecting Video Components  
Connect your video components as shown below. When connecting equipment, make sure the power is  
switched off and the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet.  
VCR, DVR, etc.  
TV  
IN  
OUT IN  
monitor  
V
VIDEO  
L
R
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
OPT  
O
U
T
PCM/2/DTS  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
R
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C
OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
OUT  
V
L
DVD/LD player  
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Connecting Your System  
Connecting Digital Components  
You can connect your audio and video equipment that have digital outputs by either digital or analog hook ups  
(you don't need to do both). In order to use DVDs with Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make either  
digital audio connections or 5.1 channel analog connections (sse facing page) from your DVD player. You can  
make digital conections by using either coaxial or optical cords (you don’t need to use both). The quality of these  
two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal,  
it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the  
receiver). The VSX-D309 has one coaxial and one optical input for a total of two digital inputs. You can use either  
for any type of digital component (DVD, CD, CD-R, etc.). The diagram below just gives examples of possible  
connections.  
Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or  
changing any connections.  
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
OPT  
O
U
T
PCM/  
DIGITAL IN  
2
/DTS  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
R
E
C
OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
CD player  
DVD player  
7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables  
Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video  
cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used  
to connect digital components to this receiver.  
When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off  
the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely.  
Digital audio cord  
Optical cable  
(or standard video cord)  
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Connecting Speakers  
Connect your speakers as shown below. Be sure to connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminal,  
and also to connect the positive and negative terminals correctly (so that the same wire is connected to the  
positive terminal of the receiver and the positive terminal of the speaker, and likewise with the negative). When  
connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the  
wall outlet.  
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.  
Powered  
sub-woofer  
Front  
(left)  
Front  
(right)  
Center  
INPUT  
L
R
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
CD  
CONTROL  
OUT  
COAX  
OPT  
O
U
T
PCM/2/DTS  
DIGITAL IN  
VCR/  
DVR  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
TO  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
TV/  
SAT  
SPEAKERS  
MONITOR  
AC OUTLET  
TV  
R
L
R
L
SUB  
DVD  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
/LD IN  
FRONT  
FM  
UNBAL  
75Ω  
SURROUND  
L
R
E
C
OUT  
R
FM  
CD-R  
/TAPE  
/MD  
ANTENNA  
P
L
CENTER  
IN  
A
Y
SUB  
DVD 5.1 CH  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
Surround  
(left)  
Surround  
(right)  
Speaker terminals  
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the  
receiver.  
1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together.  
2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire.  
3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure.  
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Hints on speaker placement  
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while  
others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be  
placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your  
particular speakers to get the most out of them.  
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install  
•
•
Place the front left and right speakers at equal  
distances from the TV.  
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers  
are installed securely to prevent accidents and  
improve sound quality.  
When placing speakers near the TV, we  
recommend using magnetically shielded speakers  
to prevent possible interference, such as  
discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched  
on. If you do not have magnetically shielded  
speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture,  
move the speakers farther away from the TV.  
Install the center speaker above or below the TV  
so that the sound of the center channel is localized  
at the TV screen.  
Overhead view of speaker set up  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Center  
Sub  
•
Woofer  
Surround  
Left  
Surround  
Right  
CAUTION!  
If you choose to install the center speaker on  
top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty,  
or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk  
of damage or injury resulting from the speaker  
falling from the TV in the event of external  
shocks such as earthquakes.  
Listening  
Position  
3-D view of speaker set up  
•
•
If possible, install the surround speakers slightly  
above ear level.  
Try not to install the surround speakers farther away  
from the listening position than the front and center  
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound  
effect.  
AC OUTLET [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX]  
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's POWER  
switch.  
Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100  
W (0.8 A).  
Do not connect a heater, TV, etc.  
•
•
This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug from  
the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., on vacation.  
Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as  
heaters, irons, or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid  
overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.  
memo  
CAUTION:  
DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET.  
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Setting Up for Surround Sound  
Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out).  
To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is  
particularly important when using the  
(unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the  
following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode.  
(Dolby/DTS) sound mode. You only need to make these settings once  
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1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
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2 Press RECEIVER.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
This switches the remote to the surround setup mode.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
set.  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
For best results, start with “SPEAKER setting mode” and make your  
initial adjustments in the order described below.  
The current settings are displayed automatically.  
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 15)  
Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected.  
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 16)  
Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off.  
Crossover frequency setting mode (page 16)  
Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer  
(or “Large” speakers if you don’t have a sub woofer).  
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ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
4
3
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
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FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
LFE attenuator setting mode (page 16)  
Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover  
network for rerouted bass frequencies.  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 17)  
Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer.  
FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 17)  
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front  
speaker.  
CENTER speakers distance setting mode (page 17)  
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your  
center speaker.  
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode (page 17)  
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your  
surround speakers.  
Dynamic range control setting mode (page 18)  
Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Dual mono setting (page 18)  
Use with 2 software that has dual mono encoding if you want to  
isolate one channel or listen in this specialized mono mode..  
Coaxial digital input setting (page 18)  
Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.  
Optical digital input setting (page 19)  
Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input.  
4 Press % or fi to select the setting you want to set.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround  
modes.  
Press ENTER to exit the setting mode.  
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The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is  
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SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode  
This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. So, for example,  
here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Selecting “Large” or  
“Small” will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to the speakers being set. This setup system has  
certain constraints. For example, all your speakers cannot be set to “Large,” you need to decide which speakers  
should receive the most bass and set them to “Large.”  
In the display, “F”, “C”, and “S” refer to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is  
denoted as “L” for large speakers, “S” for small speakers, and “ ” (asterisk) if no speaker is connected.  
*
If the cone size (radius) of the speaker is larger than 5 inches, please set to Large.  
memo  
Switch the speaker setting  
mode according to the  
speakers you hooked up. Use  
the % or fi buttons.  
The configurations shown on the right will  
appear in the display on the front of the  
receiver. One of them should match your  
speaker set up. Cycle through the different  
possibilities until you find the one that  
matches your set up.  
FQ  
FQ  
* Press # to advance to the next receiver  
setting, and press @ to return to a previous  
receiver setting.  
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SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode  
Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “PLUS”  
setting.  
• Initial setting is “ON”.  
• Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically  
locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position.  
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• Use the PLUS for extra bass. When you use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the  
sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to “Large”.  
Press % or fi to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or  
dB  
OFF.  
Crossover frequency setting mode  
Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between  
the speakers. Since most smaller speakers can’t handle deep bass tones, this setting allows you to send those  
sounds to the sub woofer (or speakers set to “Large” if you don’t have a sub woofer) instead of the speakers  
set to “Small” in your system. Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the sub woofer (or  
“Large” speakers).  
We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf-type speakers are used for your “Small” speakers.  
• Initial setting is “100 Hz”.  
• If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are set to “Large” in SPEAKER setting mode,  
memo  
crossover frequency cannot be set because there are no “Small” speakers (*** appears  
in the display).  
Press % or fi to specify the crossover frequency  
dB  
for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200  
Hz).  
100Hz  
150Hz  
100 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”  
200Hz  
speakers).  
150 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”  
speakers).  
200 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”  
speakers).  
LFE attenuator setting mode  
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent  
the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.  
• Initial setting is “0 dB”.  
memo  
• When ∞ is selected (  
appears in the display), LFE is not available.  
∗∗  
Press % or fi to set the attenuation level (0 dB,  
10 dB or dB(∞)).  
dB  
∗∗  
0 dB  
10 dB  
∞ (display "**")  
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Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode  
Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer.  
• Initial setting is “OFF”.  
memo  
• If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low  
cut filter cannot be set.  
Press % or fi to select low cut filter ON or OFF.  
dB  
FRONT speakers distance setting mode  
Sets the distance from the FRONT speakers to the listening position.  
• Initial setting is 10 ft.  
memo  
• One step equals about 1ft.  
Press % or fi to set the distance of the FRONT  
dB  
speakers from the main listening position (up  
to 30 steps).  
CENTER speaker distance setting mode  
Normally as the Center speaker is placed directly in front in the listening room, it is closer to the listening  
position than the Front speakers. This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the  
Front speakers. To prevent this, set the Center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the Center  
speaker so that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard at the same time.  
• Initial setting is 10 ft.  
memo  
• When “C ” is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the Center distance cannot be set.  
∗
• One step equals about 1 ft.  
Press % or fi to set the distance of the CENTER  
dB  
speaker from the main listening position (up to  
30 steps).  
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode  
Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Like the CENTER speaker position, the SURROUND speakers  
may be set in a location closer or farther than the FRONT speakers. Set the distance of the SURROUND  
speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time.  
• Initial setting is 10 ft.  
memo  
• When “S ” is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be  
∗
set.  
• One step equals about 1 ft.  
Press % or fi to set the distance of the  
dB  
SURROUND speakers from the main listening  
position (up to 30 steps).  
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Dynamic range control setting mode  
Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range  
control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don’t get distored. It  
does this by compressing the dynamic range. When watching a movie at low volume, setting this function  
enables low level sounds to be heard more easily but you won’t be jolted by lounder sounds.  
• Initial setting is “OFF”.  
memo  
• When the volume level is increased, set to OFF.  
• For listening enjoyment at low volumes, set to “MAX” for maximum dynamic range  
compression.  
• Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back.  
Press % or fi to set the dynamic range control  
dB  
(OFF, MAX, or MID).  
Dual mono setting  
The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software  
encoded in them. With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to.  
Thus, it is useful for soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other.  
Remember you can only use this setting if you have Dolbly Digital software with this feature and want to isolate  
one of the channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function.  
There are two different ways to route the sound in the dual mono setting, one is with Dolby Digital on, the other  
with Dolby Digital off. If Dolby Digital is switched on, the ch1 setting will play ch1 through your center speaker.  
The ch2 setting will play ch2 though your center speaker and the MIX setting will play both channels through the  
center speaker. With Dolby Digital off, the dual mono sound routing is as follows: In the ch1 setting your will  
hear channel 1 out of both front speakers. In the ch2 setting you will hear channel 2 out of both speakers. In the  
L. c1 R. c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack independently of each other. The left front speker will  
play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2. The last setting, MIX, mixes both channels and  
plays them out of both speakers .  
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• The default setting of this feature is L C 1 R C 2.  
L. c 1 R. c 2  
ch2  
Press % or fi to cycle through the possible DUAL  
MONO settings.  
MIX  
ch1  
Coaxial digital input setting  
Sets the input component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input jack.  
memo  
• Initial setting is “DVD”.  
Press % or fi to select the coaxial digital input  
dB  
(DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, DV-R or OFF).  
After you assign the component to a digital jack, like coaxial one,  
whenever you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will  
automatically change to the digital input setting. You can see this in the  
DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver.  
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Optical digital input setting  
Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input jack.  
memo  
• Initial setting is “CD”.  
Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1  
dB  
(DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF).  
After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one,  
whenever you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will  
automatically change to the digital input setting. You can see this in the  
DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver.  
Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the  
speaker volume balance)  
• Since the SUB WOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter  
than it actually is.  
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• The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing  
CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT .  
• Initial setting is 0 dB.  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
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2 Press 2.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
1
2
3 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume to an  
appropriate level.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
4,6  
3
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
‡
10  
LEVEL  
4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone.  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
The test tone is output in the following order.  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
5
FQ  
CT  
SL  
FR  
SR  
FL  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
SW  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
memo  
• Test tone is only output in Dolby/DTS modes.  
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
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5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the  
test tone at the same volume from each  
speaker when seated in the main listening  
position.  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The channel level ranges 10 dB.  
• Levels can be set for each surround mode.  
memo  
• The CH. LEVEL and CH. SELECT buttons can be used  
to set levels even when the TEST TONE is not  
employed.  
• The initial setting is 0dB.  
• The subwoofer test tone may seem softer than the  
actual sound.  
6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.  
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Setting Up the Remote Control  
In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components  
(DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List” on page 43,  
simply recall the corresponding preset code.  
Recalling preset codes  
The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Once the preset  
code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component.  
• Refer to “Preset Code List” on page 43 for the components and manufacturers available.  
• Refer to “Controlling the Rest of Your System” on pages 36 to 40 for detailed explanations  
memo  
on how to operate your other components.  
1 Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same time  
to select the preset mode.  
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LED  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
dB  
dB  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
3
The LED on the remote control starts to blink.  
To cancel the preset mode at any time  
Press REMOTE SET UP.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
1
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
‡
10  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the  
component you want to control.  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
Each button can be set to control one of the following components  
ENTER  
FQ  
2
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
DVD/LD  
:
:
:
:
:
:
DVD or LD player  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
TV/SAT  
TV or Satellite tuner  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
VCR/DVR  
CD  
VCR or Digital Video Recorder  
CD player  
1
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REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
CD-R/TAPE/MD  
TV/CONT  
CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player  
TV or Cable TV tuner  
1,4  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The LED lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and  
preset code(s)) appear in the display.  
If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits  
the preset code mode after 20 seconds.  
3 Press % or fi repeatedly to display the name of  
the component’s manufacturer.  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
If necessary, press @ or # to see if an alternative code from  
the same manufacturer is available.  
A list of all available preset codes is provided on page 43.  
If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits  
the preset code mode after 20 seconds.  
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4 Point the remote toward the component to  
be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code.  
When you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/  
OFF signal. If the component turns ON or OFF, you have entered  
the proper code.  
If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is more than  
one setup code, press @ or # to select another code in step 3 or  
try inputting another code (starting again from step 2).  
Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and  
the first code may not correspond to your component.  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many  
components as necessary.  
5 Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset  
mode.  
The remote control returns to the previous operation  
mode.  
• When operating a PIONEER’S DVD/LD player, set the  
manufacturer code to “111” in the preset mode.  
• All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can  
be set even if a code is not displayed.  
• TUNER cannot be preset.  
• If no commands are entered the receiver  
automatically exits the preset code mode after 20  
seconds.  
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Clearing the Remote Control Settings  
Clears all presets and restores factory default settings.  
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LED  
Press REMOTE SET UP and 0 at the same time for  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
more 3 seconds.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
The LED display at the top of the remote control will blink. After blinking  
three times, all the settings will be canceled.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
0
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SET UP  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Direct Function  
The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD)  
while putting the remote control in a different function. This could let you, for example, use the remote control  
to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while  
you continue to listen to your CD player.  
When the DIRECT function is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will change the function of both the  
receiver and the remote control. When you turn the DIRECT function OFF, you can operate the remote control  
without effecting the receiver. Thus you could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component  
while the receiver plays a different component.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
1 To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF (the default  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and  
number button 3 at the same time.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
2
3
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
2 To turn the the DIRECT function ON (if you  
have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP  
and number button 2 at the same time.  
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SET UP  
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Displays & Controls  
Front Panel  
1
2 3 4 5 6  
7
8 9 0 -  
=
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1
N∫m-Û≤?/ Digital Signal Processor  
MPX  
MODE  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
2/DTS  
PHONES  
MIDNIGHT  
@
@
~
!
@
#
$
%
^
&
1 STANDBY indicator  
0 2/DTS button (see pages 29, 31)  
Lights when the receiver is in standby mode  
(note that the receiver consumes a small amount  
of power (1W) in standby mode).  
Use to switch between the various Dolby/DTS  
surround modes.  
- SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 28)  
2
3
STANDBY/ON button  
Switches the receiver between on and  
standby.(note that the receiver consumes a  
small amount of power (1W) in standby mode).  
Use to select between an analog or digital signal.  
= MASTER VOLUME  
Use to set the overall listening volume.  
~ PHONES jack  
+
+
–
–
STATION ( / ), FREQUENCY ( / ), TUNING  
SELECT buttons (see pages 32–34)  
Use to connect headphones but this does not  
switch the speakers off.  
STATION (+/–)  
Selects station memories when using the tuner.  
FREQUENCY (+/–)  
Selects the frequency when using the tuner.  
TUNING SELECT  
Switches between station memory and  
frequency select modes.  
! SPEAKER button  
Use to switch the speaker system on or off.  
@ DIRECT button  
Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off. This  
mode bypasses the tone controls and channel  
levels for the most accurate reproduction of a  
program source.  
4 CLASS button (see pages 33-34)  
Switches between the three banks (classes) of  
station memories.  
+
–
# BASS ( / ) buttons  
Use to increase/decrease bass (within a range of  
5 MEMORY button (see page 34)  
-6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps).  
Press to memorize a station for recall using the  
STATION (+/–) buttons.  
+
–
$ TREBLE ( / ) buttons  
Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range of  
6 MPX button (see page 32)  
-6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps).  
lf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light  
when tuning to an FM station because the signal  
is weak, press the MPX button to switch the  
receiver into mono reception mode. This should  
improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy  
the broadcast.  
% Function buttons  
Use to select a source for playback or recording.  
^ MIDNIGHT button (see page 31)  
Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low  
volume. This feature will enable you to hear  
quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or  
sudden sound effects.  
7 Display (see page 24)  
8 Remote sensor  
& FL DIMMER button  
Receives the signals from the remote control.  
Use this button to make the fluorescent display  
(FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three  
brightness settings as well as an off setting.  
9 DSP MODE button (see page 30)  
Use to switch between the various DSP modes  
available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE,  
THEATER1, THEATER 2) and DSP off. Use to  
create different surround sound effects from any  
stereo source.  
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Displays & Controls  
Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MONO  
TUNED  
PRO LOGIC DSP MIDNIGHT DIRECT MONITOR  
ATT LOUDNESS  
DIGITAL  
S.BASS  
SP AB STEREO  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DTS  
dB  
8
9
0 - =  
~
!
@
2DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal  
1 DTS indicator  
is played.  
Lights when DTS mode is being used.  
DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals  
is played.  
2 2 PRO LOGIC indicator  
When the 2 Surround/DTS mode of the  
receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback  
of a two channel source.  
9 2 DIGITAL indicator  
When the 2 Surround/DTS mode of the receiver  
is on, this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby  
Digital signal.  
3 DSP indicator  
Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP  
mode is selected.  
0 CHARACTER display  
Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD,  
CD, etc.) receiver is using .  
4 MIDNIGHT indicator  
Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in  
use.  
- OVERLOAD indicator  
This lights when an analog signal is too strong (the  
SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on ANALOG). It  
indicates the sound is distorting and the signal  
should be reduced.  
5 DIRECT indicator  
Lights when source DIRECT is in use. This  
function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and  
Dolby Surround effects.  
= ATT indicator  
6 MONITOR indicator  
Lights when ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the  
level of the input signal (can only be used in  
ANALOG mode).  
Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a  
recording as it's being made (see page 35).  
~ LOUDNESS indicator  
7 TUNER indicators  
Lights when the LOUDNESS, used to boost the  
bass and treble in quiet listening, is on.  
MONO:  
Lights when the mono mode is set using the  
MPX MODE button.  
! SPEAKER indicator  
TUNED:  
Shows if the speaker system is on or not. SP 3A  
means speakers are switched on. SP 3 means  
speakers are switched off.  
Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
STEREO:  
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being  
received in auto stereo mode.  
@ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL  
Shows the overall volume level. Volume level is  
maintained even when the power is off. ---dB  
indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the  
maximum level.  
8 SIGNAL SELECT indicators  
Light to indicate the type of input signal  
assigned for the current component (see  
“Front Panel“, -, SIGNAL SELECT).  
ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal is  
selected.  
• Depending on the level settings you make  
for individual channels, the MAX level can  
range between –10dB and 0dB.  
DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is  
selected.  
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Displays & Controls  
Remote Control  
=
~
Î
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
1
2
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
3
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
10  
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
4
5
FQ  
!
@
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
6
7
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
#
$
%
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
8
9
0
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
^
-
1 MULTI CONTROL buttons  
DSP mode (see pages 27, 30)  
Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes. To  
use first press the RECEIVER button then operate  
this button.  
Use to put the receiver/remote control in the  
stated mode.  
For other equipment controls, see Controlling  
the Rest of Your System on pages 36-40.  
MIDNIGHT (see page 31)  
Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. To use  
first press the RECEIVER button then operate this  
button.  
2 RECEIVER button (see page 14)  
Use this button when setting up the surround  
sound for the receiver.  
5.1 CH (see page 30)  
3 NUMBER/MODE buttons (see pages  
When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1 CH function is  
selected each press switches the DVD/LD input  
between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 CH. To use first  
press the RECEIVER button then operate this  
button.  
33, 34)  
Use the number buttons to select the radio  
frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the  
tracks in CD, DVD mode etc.  
Also, buttons marked with the following names  
have special functions. If you try to use one of  
these functions but he display flashes it means  
that function cannot be used int he current mode  
(for example DSP modes cannot be used when  
5.1 CH setting is on).  
CHANNEL SELECT (see page 19-note)  
Use to slect a speaker when setting up the  
surround sound of the receiver. To use first press  
the RECEIVER button then operate this button.  
TEST TONE (see page 19)  
Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up  
the surround sound of the receiver. To use first  
press the RECEIVER button then operate this  
button.  
2 (see pages 27, 29)  
Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS  
modes. To use first press the RECEIVER button  
then operate this button.  
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Displays & Controls  
D. ACCESS button (see page 33)  
Use to directly access a radio station by pressing  
the number of the station you want.  
ATT  
Use to attenunate (lower) the level of an analog  
input signal and prevent distortion (refer to p.24  
-, =). To use first press the RECEIVER button  
then operate this button.  
8 LOUDNESS button  
Use to switch on the loudness. This feature is  
useful for getting good bass and treble sounds  
listening at low volumes.  
CHANNEL LEVEL +/– (see page 19-note)  
Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of  
the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER  
button then operate this button.  
9 FUNCTION button  
Use select the playback or recording source. This  
button lets you cycle through the different  
functions of the receiver in the following order:  
CD, tuner, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/LD,  
DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT.  
SIGNAL SELECT (see page 28)  
Use to select the proper signal (analog, digital) for  
the source your are inputting. To use first press  
the RECEIVER button then operate this button.  
etc.  
4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF  
BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV  
CONTROL. THEY ARE ONLY USED  
FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV.  
0 RECEIVER (POWER) button  
This switches between STANDBY mode and  
power ON for this receiver.  
FUNC button  
Use select the TV function.  
- FL DIMMER button  
Use this button to make the fluorescent display  
(FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three  
brightness settings as well as an off setting.  
TV POWER button  
Use to turn on the power of the TV.  
= LED DISPLAY (see pages 20-21)  
TV CHANNEL +/– buttons  
Use to change channels on your TV.  
This display flashes when a command is sent  
from the remote control to the receiver. It also  
flashes at other times, for example when  
teaching the receiver preset codes, with specific  
meanings.  
TV VOLUME +/– buttons  
Use to adjust the volume on your TV.  
5 MENU button  
~ EFFECT +/– buttons (see page 31-note)  
Use to access different menus associated with  
your DVD player.  
Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in  
different DSP sound modes or advanced  
listening modes.  
6 SOURCE button  
Use to turn on/off other components coneccted  
to the receiver.  
! 2 3 5∞( FQ +/–) & ENTER buttons  
(see pages 14-15, 34)  
7 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE  
BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER  
Use these arrow buttons when setting up your  
surround sound system (see pages 14-15).  
These buttons are also used to control DVD  
menus/options and for deck 1 of a double  
cassette deck player. The FQ +/– buttons can be  
used to find radio frequencies.  
COMPONENTS (LIKE A DVD PLAYER)  
AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS.  
THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE  
EXPLAINED HERE. YOU CAN USE  
THEM AFTER YOU HAVE PUSHED THE  
TUNER MULTI CONTROL BUTTON.  
@ TOP MENU button  
In DVD mode this button brings you to the top or  
most fundamental menu.  
CLASS button (see pages 33, 34)  
Use to switch between the three banks (classes)  
of station memories.  
# CHANNEL +/– buttons  
Use to select the stations of memorized radio  
frequencies. Also use to skip tracks backward or  
forward on CDs, DVDs, etc.  
MPX MODE button (see page 32)  
Use to switch between auto stereo and mono  
reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak  
then switching to MONO will improve the sound  
quality. Also, this is the pause button for CDs,  
tapes, DVDs, etc.  
$ MUTING button  
Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it  
has been muted.  
% MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons  
BAND button (see pages 32, 33)  
Use to set the overall listening volume.  
Use to switch between the AM and FM band  
when in TUNER mode.  
^ REMOTE SETUP button (see pages 20,  
21)  
Use this button when setting up the remote  
control to control other components.  
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Sound Modes  
Learning about the Sound Modes  
The sound modes are explained here.  
There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi  
channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can  
deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to  
experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes.  
The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited  
for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.  
STANDARD mode  
This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround. No special effects are added. It is good  
for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround.  
ADVANCED THEATER modes  
MUSICAL  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources  
R
marked  
(
) or  
.
1
DRAMA  
Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater, and is suitable for watching  
R
dramas on sources marked  
(
) or  
.
1
ACTION  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater. You can enjoy the power and  
dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked  
,
1
R
or  
.
EXPANDED  
This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic  
and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The  
mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the  
mark.  
3
DSP modes  
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different  
sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby  
Digital sources. If you try to add this effect to functions which can not use it “SP off” flashes in the display.  
HALL 1  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall of wooden construction. Complex delay of  
reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic  
of an orchestra performing in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music  
HALL 2  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a concert hall with stone walls. The rich reverberations and natural  
fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall, making it suitable for  
classical music.  
JAZZ  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club. Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the  
sensation of hearing a live band.  
DANCE  
Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with a square dance floor. A  
short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of the dance music.  
THEATER 1  
Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie  
theater.  
THEATER 2  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.  
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Sound Modes  
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input  
Set this switch to tell the receiver whether you’re using a component that is hooked up digitally or in an analog  
manner. If you have no components connected digitally the switch wonb’t allow you to select digital.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
1 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input  
signal corresponding to the source  
component.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal  
selection.  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
FUNC  
Each press switches between ANALOG 2 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL,  
and DIGITAL signal selection.  
DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is  
input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
memo  
When a DTS  
When a Dolby Digital  
signal is input.  
signal is input.  
•
•
SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the “ANALOG” position for components  
not assigned to one of the two digital input jacks.  
This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and  
48kHz), DTS, digital signal formats. With digital signal formats other  
than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.  
When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with  
SIGNAL SELECT set in “ANALOG”, digital noise is output caused by  
playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you  
need to make digital connections (Refer to page 11) and set SIGNAL  
SELECT to “DIGITAL”.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
2DIGITAL  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
DTS  
•
SIGNAL SELECT  
•
•
•
Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to  
the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.  
Audio from a karaoke microphone and some LDs are analog so set the  
SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG” in these cases.  
For analog LDs and karaoke microphones, set the switch to  
“ANALOG.”  
Playing a Source  
Î
1 Turn on the power of the playback  
component.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
3
4
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2 Turn on the power of the receiver.  
Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on  
the front panel.  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
10  
CH  
3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the  
FUNCTION button to select the source you  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
want to playback.  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION  
button to select the source (see p.22).  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
4 If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the  
input signal corresponding to the source  
component (as above).  
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
3
2
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 Start playback of the component you selected  
in step 1.  
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Sound Modes  
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback  
procedure. (Refer to “Playing a source” on  
the previous page.)  
Î
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
1 Turn on the power of the playback component.  
2 Turn on the power of the receiver.  
3 Press FUNCTION to select the source component you want to  
play.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
3
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
2
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
2
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL.  
CH  
FUNC  
(Refer to “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on the  
previous page.)  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
3 Press 2 to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on.  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
4 Start playback of the component you  
selected in step 1.  
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
5
1
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 Press MASTER VOLUME (+/–) to adjust the  
volume level.  
2
1
• When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is  
played back with SIGNAL SELECT set in “ANALOG”,  
digital noise is output caused by playing back the DTS  
directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you need to  
make digital connections (refer to pages 11) and set  
SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL”.  
memo  
3 5  
memo  
When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital  
When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the 2 RF (AC-3) output, a commercially available  
RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal  
which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the RFD-1.  
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Sound  
Sound Modes  
Selecting a Sound Mode  
To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting  
Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 14) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when  
using the  
(Dolby) sound mode.  
2
DSP mode  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
Î
This sets the remote to select the sound mode.  
MULTI CONTROL  
(You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver.)  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
1
2
2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:  
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE  
CH  
FUNC  
EFFECT  
+/–  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 +  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the  
MENU  
MENU  
memo  
range of 10 to 90 (the default setting is 70) by pressing EFFECT  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
+/–.  
7
8
3
DSP MODE  
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
DVD 5.1 ch. input playback  
Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.  
There are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CH  
DVD / LD  
mode. With the remote control press the DVD/  
LD MULTI CONTROL button. Then press the  
RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD  
5.1CH). On the main unit simply press the DVD  
5.1CH button.  
MULTI  
Î
CONTROL  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
RECEIVER  
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
DVD  
5.1CH  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
Press number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH) on the  
remote to go back to the DVD/LD mode control  
To exit this mode using the main unit simply  
press other function button (DVD/LD, etc.).  
10  
dB  
• When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP  
mode,SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT  
memo  
mode, LOUDNESS cannot be operated.  
• When 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level  
and channel levels can be set.  
DVD 5.1CH  
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Modes  
Sound Modes  
ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby Digital/DTS mode)  
Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the  
button. When Dolby/DTS/ mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic,  
2
Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal. Use  
this button to cycle through the various modes.  
For all modes other than STANDARD, DSP is switcehd on and will appear int he diisplay.  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
This sets the remote to select the sound mode.  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
1
(You can skip this step when using the controls on the  
receiver.)  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
2
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
2
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
2 Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
pressing  
on the remote control or  
/
2
2
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
DTS on the front panel.  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
Each press changes the display as follows.  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
=STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA  
(OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION +  
2 /DTS  
Refer to page 27 for more details about each surround effect.  
• The effects of Dolby/DTS mode can be adjusted in  
the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/– (the  
default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set  
in each Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT +/–  
button. The STANDARD mode cannot be changed.  
memo  
Using MIDNIGHT Listening Mode  
When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening  
mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to hear  
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
Press MIDNIGHT.  
Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
MIDNIGHT  
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
dB  
The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level.  
memo  
MIDNIGHT  
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Using the Tuner  
Finding a Station  
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and  
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see  
Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the  
frequency for recall later—see Memorizing Stations on the next page for more on this.  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
control.  
Î
MULTI CONTROL  
Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON (see p, 22).  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2 Use the BAND button to change the band  
(FM or AM), if necessary.  
1
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on the front  
panel use the FM/AM button).  
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
3 Tune to a station.  
FQ  
Automatic tuning  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
3
2
MPX  
To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold  
either the FQ. + or FQ. – button for about a second. The receiver  
will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found  
one. Repeat this step to search for other stations.  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
Manual tuning  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
To change the frequency one step at a time, press the FQ. + / FQ.  
– (5∞) buttons.  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
To change frequency more quickly, press and hold the FQ. + / FQ.  
– buttons until the desired frequency is reached, then release.  
MPX  
MPX mode  
If the signal is weak or there is a lot of noise in the radio reception, press  
the MPX button to switch the receiver into MONO reception mode. This  
should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.  
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Using the Tuner  
Tuning Directly to a Station  
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen. In this case, you can simply  
enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control (this function is not available using  
the front panel controls of the receiver).  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
control.  
Î
Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON (see p, 22).  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or  
AM.  
1
3
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
4
2
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between  
bands.  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
3 Press D. ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS).  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
4 Use the number buttons to enter the  
frequency of the radio station.  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
Example:  
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
To tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1 – 0 – 6 – 0 – 0  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
TUNED  
STEREO  
A
SP  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the  
D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again.  
Memorizing Stations  
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy  
recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. The  
VSX-D309 can memorize up to 33 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of 10 stations each.  
When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see p.32).  
The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver.  
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station, on pages 32  
and this page, for more on how to do this.  
3 2  
4
2 Press MEMORY.  
The display shows a blinking memory class.  
TUNED  
STEREO  
A
SP  
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3 Press CLASS to select one of the three  
classes.  
Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available  
classes, A, B and C.  
4 Press STATION +/– to select the desired  
station memory number.  
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available  
station memories in each class.  
After choosing the location you want, the preset class and number  
blink for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations.  
Recalling Memorized Stations  
Having memorized up to 33 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can be listening to a station  
with a couple of button presses.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
control.  
1
2
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON (see p, 22).  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
3
3
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the  
station is stored.  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available  
classes, A, B and C.  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
3 Use the STATION +/– buttons to select the  
station memory in which the station is  
stored.  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
Alternatively, recall the station memory using the number buttons  
on the remote control.  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet  
memo  
for a lengthy period (more than one month), the station  
memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed.  
2 3  
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Making a Recording  
Making an Audio or a Video Recording  
The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner, or from an  
audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Recordings can be made to a CD-  
Recorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in/out  
connectors.  
The receiver's volume, balance tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects (Dolby  
Pro Logic/Dolby Digital and DSP settings) have no effect on the recorded signal.  
memo  
1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button on the  
remote control of the source component .  
Î
Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON (see p, 22).  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote  
control.  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
On the receiver, select the source directly using the front panel  
buttons.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
2 Prepare the program source.  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
CH  
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, etc. For a video recording  
load the video, DVD etc.  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the  
recording device connected to either CD-R/  
TAPE/MD or VCR/DVR and set the recording  
levels.  
MENU  
MENU  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
1
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are  
unsure how to do this.Most video recorders set the audio recording  
level automatically—check your video's instruction manual if you  
are unsure whether yours has manual controls.  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
4 Start recording, then start playback of the  
source component.  
Record MONITOR  
You can listen to (monitor) the recording as it's being made using the  
MONITOR button on the the front panel if your recording components  
are connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD input (a cassette deck would have  
to have a record monitor function).  
Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and  
the original source signal.  
1
MONITOR  
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Controlling the Rest of Your System  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls  
memo  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode.  
1
SOURCE  
Press to switch the CD, MD, CD-R, VCR OR LD player between  
STANDBY and ON.  
Î
2 4  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of previous tracks. When controlling a VCR, use  
this button to go back channels (channel -).  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
3 ¢  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
=
5
6
8
Press to advance to the start of the next track. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of following tracks. When controlling a VCR, use  
this button to go forward channels (channel +).  
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
!
~
CH  
FUNC  
-
9
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
4 8  
FQ  
ST  
ST  
Press to pause playback.  
0
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
5 ¡  
4
7
3
2
8
1
6
Hold down for fast forward playback.  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
6 1  
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
7 3  
5
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
Press to start playback.  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
8 7  
Press to stop playback (on some models, pressing this when the  
disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).  
9 MENU  
Press to advance to the start of the next track. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of following tracks.  
0 TOP MENU  
Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of previous tracks.  
- 2 3 5∞& ENTER buttons  
These buttons can be used play or stop (etc.) many components and  
also to navigate DVD menus/options. Specifically:  
2 to rewind or reverse program source  
3 to fast forward program source  
5 to pause program source  
∞ to stop program source  
ENTER to play program source  
5∞ pressed together to start recording (for recording devices only).  
= Number Buttons  
Used to directly access tracks on a program source.  
~ Button  
Use this button to select tracks higher than 10 (like a +10 button).  
Press this button and the remaining number to get the track (+ 3=  
track 13).  
! ENTER (DISC) Button  
For a multiple CD/ CD-R player use this button to choose the disc.  
On an MD player use it ejects the disc, on a VCR it switches  
between the VDR tuner and the TV tuner. On an LD it changes sides  
of the LD.  
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Controlling the Rest of Your System  
Cassette Deck Controls  
memo  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode.  
1
SOURCE  
Press to switch the cassette deck between STANDBY and ON (not  
possible on all models).  
Î
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
2 4  
CD-R/  
Use to play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
3 ¢  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
Use to play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
4 8  
CH  
FUNC  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
-
9
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
5 ¡  
ST  
ST  
0
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
Press to fast forward the tape. Pressing during playback starts  
forward search.  
MENU  
MENU  
4
7
3
2
8
1
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
6 1  
6
5
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
Press to rewind the tape. Pressing during playback starts reverse  
search.  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
7 3  
Press to start playback.  
8 7  
Press to stop playback.  
9 MENU  
Use this button to do a rewind music search.  
0 TOP MENU  
Use this button to do a forward music search.  
- THESE CONTROLS CAN BE USED FOR DECK ONE  
OF A DUAL TAPE DECK  
5 : Press to pause the tape.  
∞ : Press to stop the tape.  
ENTER : Press to start playback  
2 : Press to rewind the tape.  
3 : Press fast forward the tape  
FOR DECK TWO OR ANY DECK THAT CAN RECORD:  
5∞ : pressed together to start recording  
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Controlling the Rest of Your System  
DVD/DVR Player Controls  
memo  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated  
mode.  
1
SOURCE  
Press to switch the DVD/DVR player between STANDBY and ON.  
Î
2 4  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
Press to return to the start of the current chapter (track). Repeated  
presses skips to the start of previous tracks. When controlling a  
DVR, use this button to go back channels (channel –).  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
5
3 ¢  
5
6
8
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
Press to advance to the start of the next chapter (track). Repeated  
presses skips to the start of following tracks. When controlling a  
DVR, use this button to go forward channels (channel +).  
‡
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
10  
CH  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
=
6
FQ  
ST  
ST  
4 8  
-
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
Press to pause playback (on some models this will freeze-frame the  
picture).  
4
9
0
1
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
5 Number buttons  
1
¡
4
¢
3
2
8
7
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen display.  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
The ENTER button is used as a SETUP button for the DVD players  
internal menus. The button is used to selet tracks higher than 10  
(+10 button).  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
6 TOP MENU  
Use to display the lead trailer on a DVD.  
7 ¡  
Hold down for fast forward playback.  
8 1  
Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
9 3  
Press to start playback (on some models, pressing this when the  
disc tray is empty will cause the disc tray to open).  
0 7  
Press to stop playback (on some models, pressing this when the  
disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).  
- MENU  
Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using.  
= USE THESE BUTTONS TO NAVIGATE DVD  
MENUS  
5
∞
: up  
: down  
ENTER: enter the command selected  
2
3
: left  
: right  
5∞ : pressed together starts recording  
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Controlling the Rest of Your System  
DTV Controls  
memo  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated  
mode.  
7 7  
Use to switch DTV audio tracks  
Î
8 3  
MULTI CONTROL  
Use to get INFO on the DTV program.  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
CD-R/  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
TAPE/MD  
9 8  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
Use as the GUIDE button for navigating  
programming.  
2
3
4
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
3
5
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5
6
8
4
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
‡
10  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
0 4  
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%
CH  
Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV  
menu.  
FUNC  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
6
2
ST  
ST  
!
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
- ¢  
MENU  
MENU  
Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a  
DTV menu.  
9
8
7
1
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
1
¡
4
¢
-
0
~
=
= ¡  
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV  
menu.  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
~ 1  
Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV  
menu.  
! MENU  
Use to select different menus from the DTV  
functions.  
1
SOURCE  
THESE FOUR BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED  
TV CONTROL BUTTONS FOR ANY TYPE  
OF TV SETUP.  
Press to switch the DTV on or off.  
2 TOP MENU  
Press to clear the DTV menu.  
@
STANDBY/ON (power)  
Press to switch the TV or CATV between  
STANDBY and ON.  
3 Number buttons  
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
# TV FUNC. (TV only)  
Press to switch the TV input (not possible with  
some models).  
4 (+10) button  
Use to add a decimal point when selecting a  
specific TV channel.  
$ CHANNEL +/–  
5 ENTER (DISC) button  
Use to select channels.  
Use to enter a channel.  
% TV VOL +/–  
6 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
Press to select or adjust and navigate items on  
the menu screen.  
Use to adjust the TV volume.  
ENTER : Use to bring up the DTV menus.  
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Controlling the Rest of Your System  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls  
memo  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated  
mode.  
THE FIRST FOUR BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV  
CONTROL BUTTONS FOR ANY TYPE OF TV  
SETUP.  
Î
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD  
1
STANDBY/ON (power)  
CD-R/  
TAPE/MD  
RECEIVER TUNER  
TV CONT  
Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.  
2
1
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH  
2
3
4
2 TV FUNC. (TV only)  
CHANNEL TEST  
SIGNAL  
ATT  
7
SELECT TONE  
SELECT  
8
0
3
5
6
8
Press to switch the TV input (not possible with some models).  
9
CHANNEL  
EFFECT  
‡
10  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
DISC  
9
0
2
1
4
3 CHANNEL +/–  
CH  
FUNC  
Use to select channels.  
TV CONTROL  
VOL  
VOL  
FQ  
7
=
ST  
ST  
4 TV VOL +/– (TV only)  
-
ENTER  
FQ  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
Use to adjust the TV volume.  
SOURCE CLASS MPX  
BAND  
7
8
3
5 4  
D.ACCESS  
CHANNEL  
Use to move to lower numbered channels  
1
¡
4
¢
6
5
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING  
FL  
REMOTE MASTER  
6 ¢  
RECEIVER  
DIMMER SETUP VOLUME  
Use to move to higher numbered channels  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
7 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
Press to select or navigate and adjust items on the menu screen.  
8 NUMBER buttons  
Use to select channels directly.  
9 +10 button  
Use to select channels higher than 10.  
0 EFFECT +/–  
For TV and cable TV use tis button toimmediately enter a  
new channel (CHANNEL ENTER function). For satellite TV use  
this button to exit the menu screen.  
- MENU  
Use to select the menu screen.  
= TOP MENU  
Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV.  
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Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong  
with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate  
the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after  
exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry  
out repair work.  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Cause  
• Connect the power plug to the wall  
outlet.  
The power does not  
turn ON.  
• The power plug is disconnected.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
• The protection circuit may have been  
activated.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
The unit does not  
respond when the  
buttons are pressed.  
• Static electricity caused by dry air.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (refer to pages 8  
to 12).  
• Press MUTING on the remote  
control.  
No sound is output  
when a function is  
selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Sound is muted.  
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.  
• Press the MONITOR button.  
• The volume is turned down.  
• The MONITOR is ON.  
• Speakers are turned OFF.  
•
Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers  
you connected.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (refer to pages  
9-11).  
No image is output  
when a function is  
selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Press the correct function button.  
• The input source is not properly  
selected.  
• Tune in the correct frequency.  
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 8).  
• Route 2 RF (AC-3) and digital cables  
away from the antenna terminals and  
wires.  
Considerable noise in  
radio broadcasts.  
• Incorrect frequency.  
• The antenna is not connected.  
• 2 RF (AC-3) and/or digital cables are  
near the antenna terminals and  
wires.  
FM broadcasts  
• The FM antenna is not fully extended  
or is poorly positioned.  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna,  
position for best reception, and  
secure to a wall.  
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna  
(refer to page 8).  
• Weak radio signals.  
AM broadcasts  
• The AM antenna is poorly positioned.  
• Weak radio signals.  
• Adjust the direction and position for  
best reception.  
• Connect an additional internal or  
external AM antenna (refer to page 8).  
• Turn off the equipment causing the  
noise or move it away from the  
receiver.  
• Interference cause by other  
equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor,  
etc.).  
• Place the antenna farther away from  
the equipment causing the noise.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Broadcast stations  
cannot be selected  
automatically.  
• Weak radio signal.  
• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to  
page 8).  
No sound from  
surround or center  
speakers.  
• Speaker settings are incorrect.  
• Refer to “SPEAKER setting mode” on  
page 15 to check the speaker  
settings.  
• Refer to “Setting the volume level of  
each channel” on page 19 to check  
the speaker levels.  
• Connect the speakers (refer to page  
12).  
• The rear and/or center levels are  
turned down.  
• The surround and/or center speakers  
are disconnected.  
Sound is produced  
from other  
components, but not  
from LD or DVD  
player.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.  
•
Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or  
“ANALOG” according to the type of  
connections made. (refer to page 28).  
• The digital inputs are assigned  
incorrectly, or not at all.  
• Set the digital input settings correctly  
(refer to page 18-19).  
No sound is output or  
a noise is output when  
software with DTS is  
played back.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.  
• Make digital connections (refer to  
page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to  
“DIGITAL” (refer to page 28).  
• Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the DVD player.  
• A DVD player not compatible with  
DTS is used, or the setting of DVD  
player is incorrect.  
• The digital output level is adjusted on  
a CD player or other component  
equipped with digital output level  
adjustment capability. (The DTS  
signal has been altered by the player,  
and cannot be read.)  
• Set the digital volume level of the  
player to full, or to the neutral  
position.  
• The search function performed by the  
player slightly alters the digital  
information, making it unreadable.  
When a search is  
performed by a DTS  
compatible CD player  
during playback, noise  
is output.  
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure  
to turn the volume down to prevent  
the output of loud noise from your  
speakers.  
• The remote control batteries have  
worn out.  
Cannot be remote  
controlled.  
• Replace the batteries (refer to page 7).  
• Too far away or bad angle of  
operation.  
• Operate within 23 feet ( 7 m), 30° of  
the remote sensor on the front panel  
(refer to page 7).  
• Remove the obstacle or operate from  
another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on  
the front panel to direct light.  
• There is an obstacle between the  
receiver and the remote control.  
• Strong light such as fluorescent light  
is shining onto the unit's remote  
control signal light-receiving  
window.  
• The FL DIMMER button is pushed.  
The display is dark or  
off.  
• Press FL DIMMER on the remote  
control repeatedly to return to the  
default.  
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity  
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
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Additional Information  
Preset Code List  
Device  
CD  
Manufacturer Code  
Manufacturer  
Manufacturer  
Manufacturer Code  
Device  
DVD  
309  
DENON  
RCA  
PHILIPS  
YAMAHA  
JVC  
TOSHIBA  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
JVC  
SAMSUNG  
SHARP  
AKAI  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
009  
302, 319, 300, 313  
312, 322  
314, 315, 328  
303  
305, 306, 324, 325, 327  
307, 308, 320  
323, 312, 324  
313  
TEAC  
ONKYO  
MARANTZ  
SANYO  
OPTIMUS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
PIONEER  
000, 003, 111  
300  
300  
SONY  
101  
105, 106  
103  
104  
107  
LD  
TV  
PANASONIC  
KENWOOD  
PHILIPS  
RCA  
MITSUBISHI  
PIONEER  
CD-R  
TAPE  
346  
345  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
801, 806  
803  
804, 807  
805  
SONY  
100  
100, 111  
TECHNICS  
KENWOOD  
TEAC  
DENON  
ONKYO  
YAMAHA  
JVC  
FISHER  
RCA  
OPTIMUS  
PIONEER  
RCA  
601, 615, 616, 617  
610, 623, 621, 602, 618  
603, 620  
612, 629, 607, 610,  
603  
611, 628, 601, 608,  
607, 610, 617, 602,  
618  
608, 622, 607  
604  
605, 626, 602, 621  
609, 610, 602, 621  
606, 624, 625, 610,  
618  
613, 623  
602, 619, 627  
614, 621  
810  
808, 809  
811, 812  
802  
813  
800  
ZENITH  
MAGNAVOX  
GE  
800  
800  
PANASONIC  
SONY  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
HITACHI  
MD  
901  
903  
902  
904  
905  
906  
SONY  
KENWOOD  
SHARP  
TEAC  
ONKYO  
DENON  
PIONEER  
JVC  
SHARP  
SANYO  
PHILIPS  
GOLDSTAR  
GRADIENT  
RADIO SHACK  
PIONEER  
900, 907(FOR DAT), 902  
VCR  
401, 413, 415, 406, 408,  
414, 405, 411, 432, 433,  
402, 418, 419  
RCA  
607  
610, 623, 621, 602  
630  
610, 623, 621, 602  
600  
403, 404, 417  
ZENITH  
MAGNAVOX  
FISHER  
414, 408, 426, 403  
412, 426, 427, 410, 425,  
420  
408, 432, 433  
405, 409, 426  
407, 428, 429, 430, 431,  
408, 414  
406, 434, 436, 408, 401  
404, 416, 417, 457, 458,  
459, 408  
409, 420, 421, 422, 423,  
424, 408, 407  
410, 425, 435, 412  
402,418,419  
JERROLD  
701, 702,703, 704,  
711, 712, 713, 714,  
715, 716  
705, 706, 708, 709  
707, 710, 717  
700  
CATV  
PANASONIC  
TOSHIBA  
JVC  
S.A.  
ZENITH  
PIONEER  
HITACHI  
SONY  
RCA  
SONY  
ECHOSTAR  
PIONEER  
201, 203  
202  
205  
SAT  
DTV  
MITSUBISHI  
200  
SANYO  
SHARP  
GOLDSTAR  
GRANDIENTE  
OPTIMUS  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
227  
207, 226  
411, 409  
441  
408, 432, 433, 402, 418,  
419  
400  
PIONEER  
456  
DVR  
CD  
SONY  
TECHNICS  
KENWOOD  
301, 316, 317, 318  
304, 326  
310, 311, 321  
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Additional Information  
Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range .........................87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity  
Continuous average power output of  
60 watts* per channel, min., at 8  
ohms, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with  
no more than 0.2 %** total harmonic  
distortion (front).  
............................. Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/ 75 Ω)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ....................... Mono: 20.2 dB  
Stereo: 38.6 dBf  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Distortion ...................................... Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity .................60 dB (400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation ......................................40 dB (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response ................ 30 Hz to 15 kHz ( 1) dB  
Antenna Input (DIN) ............................. 75 Ω unbalanced  
*
Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s  
Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for  
Amplifiers.  
** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.  
AM Tuner Section  
Continuous Power Output  
Frequency Range .......................... 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) .........................350 µV/m  
Selectivity ...............................................................25 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..............................................50 dB  
Antenna ..................................................... Loop antenna  
Front..................... 60 W per channel (1kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω)  
Center ...................................... 60 W (1kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω)  
Surround .............. 60 W per channel (1kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω)  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT  
............................................................. 200 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency Response  
Miscellaneous  
Power Requirements ............................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................ 180 W  
In Standby ................................................................ 1 W  
Dimensions .................. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm  
(16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-6/16 (D) in.)  
Weight (without package) ..................................... 8.4 kg  
(18 lb 8 oz.)  
CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT  
+0  
–3  
............................................. 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
VCR/DVR REC, CD-R/TAPE/MD REC  
............................................................ 200 mV/2.2 kΩ  
Tone Control  
BASS .................................................. 6 dB (100 Hz)  
TREBLE .............................................. 6 dB (10 kHz)  
Furnished Parts  
FM Antenna .................................................................. 1  
AM Loop Antenna ......................................................... 1  
Dry Cell Batteries  
LOUDNESS  
+9 dB/+9 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
size AA (IEC R6P) .......................................................... 2  
Remote Control Unit ..................................................... 1  
Operating Instructions .................................................. 1  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)  
CD, VCR/DV-R, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT  
...........................................................................96 dB  
Signal-to Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]  
CD, VCR/DV-R, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT  
...........................................................................79 dB  
NOTE:  
Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT...................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
VCR/DVR, MONITOR ............................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Frequency Response  
VCR/DVR, MONITOR  
+0  
.................................................... 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB  
–3  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..............................................55 dB  
Cross Talk ...............................................................55 dB  
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O
T
T
We Want You Listening For A  
Lifetime  
EIA  
•
EST 1924  
S
O
S
I
We  
Want You  
LISTENING  
For A Lifetime  
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a  
lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from  
loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this  
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s  
ConsumerElectronicsGrouprecommendyouavoidprolonged  
exposuretoexcessivenoise.Thislistofsoundlevelsisincluded  
for your protection.  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just  
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s  
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement  
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic  
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want  
you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe  
level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear  
without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,  
without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Decibel  
Level Example  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Quiet library, soft whispers  
Livingroom,refrigerator,bedroomawayfromtraffic  
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office  
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine  
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant  
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock  
at two feet.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort  
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds  
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.  
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level  
BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE  
DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE  
To establish a safe level:  
• Start your volume control at a low setting.  
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably  
and clearly, and without distortion.  
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Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower  
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill  
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap  
Gunshot blast, jet plane  
100  
120  
140  
180  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
• Set the dial and leave it there.  
Rocket launching pad  
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.  
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing  
damage or lossin the future. Afterall, we want youlisteningfor  
a lifetime.  
EIA  
EST 1924  
S
I
O
We  
Want You  
LISTENING  
For A Lifetime  
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized  
Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions,  
service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.  
8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4  
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at  
the above listed number for assistance.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,  
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC.  
P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300  
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TEL: 5-688-52-90  
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